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Kennesaw State To Host Annual EQUINOX Week March 15-19
Kennesaw State University's on March 15-19 will host its fourth annual EQUINOX program, a week-long event.
Mar 10, 2021
Kennesaw State to Host Annual EQUINOX Week March 15-19
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KENNESAW, Ga.
(Mar 10, 2021) — Kennesaw State University’s Department of Architecture on March 15-19 will host its fourth annual EQUINOX program, a week-long event fostering
interdisciplinary partnership and scholarship on sustainability among the higher education
community.
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Established in 2017 to advocate the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals,
EQUINOX is dedicated to the social, economic and ecological impacts of sustainability
within the local-global framework. Guest speakers, workshops and exhibits involve
local, national and international participants and presenters, including faculty from
Kennesaw State, the Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University and representatives
from the UN. This year’s event focuses on the intersections of good health and well-being
and climate action, two of the 17 goals of the initiative.
“For four years now, EQUINOX has shown the critical role that higher education can
play in broadening awareness and strengthening community-engaged scholarship by bringing
together students, scholars, practitioners, policymakers and community partners to
share their knowledge and skills,” said Pegah Zamani, associate professor of architecture
and EQUINOX founder.
In addition to the Department of Architecture, EQUINOX is supported by KSU’s Division
of Global Affairs and Office of Research, as well as student organizations like the
National Organization of Minority Architecture Students, the Alpha Rho Chi fraternity
and the American Institute of Architecture Students.
A variety of multidisciplinary events across both KSU campuses will focus on the development
goals. Events throughout the week include: EQUINOX Symposium: United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Monday, March 15, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
A virtual symposium focusing on the intersections of good health and well-being and
climate action, two of the 17 sustainable development goals. The symposium is open
to the public, and registration is free but required.
Virtual Zuckerman Museum of Art Program
Tuesday, March 16, Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Participants will attend a virtual lecture titled “Bearing Witness,” hosted by Diane
Burko, a research-based artist whose work combines art, science, the environment and
climate action, and JD Talasek, director of the Cultural Programs of the National
Academy of Sciences.
KSU Mini-Pavilion Virtual Tour
Wednesday, March 17, 3 p.m. – 3:25 p.m.
The 575-square-foot Mini-Pavilion represents KSU at the Cobb County Safety Village
and serves as a research center for the community on safety and building performance.
Architecture professor Michael Carroll, the designer of the Pavilion, will host the
virtual tour via Teams.
Equity and the Environment: A student perspective
Thursday, March 18, 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Student leaders in the moderated panel will discuss various student-driven equity
initiatives that have been proposed or are underway at KSU. Topics will include creating
equitable greenspaces and sustainable fashion, among other things. For more information about the symposium, speakers and the full schedule of events,
click here.
– Josh Milton
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A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers more than 150 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 41,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the second-largest university in the state. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the region and from 126 countries across the globe. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.
This press release was produced by Kennesaw State University. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
